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Congress Leader Milind Deora Quits Party, Likely To Join Shinde-Led Sena

editor January 14, 2024

MUMBAI, Jan 14: On Sunday, Congress leader and former Union minister Milind Deora announced his resignation as the party's primary member. The former South Mumbai Lok Sabha MP said, "Today marks the conclusion of a significant chapter in my political journey," in a post on the social networking platform X, formerly known as Twitter. My family's 55-year affiliation with the party has come to an end as I have tendered my resignation from the primary membership in the Congress. I am appreciative to all the leaders, associates, and karyakartas for their steadfast support throughout the years. In recent days, there has been much conjecture in political circles over his possible joining of the Shiv Sena, which is run by Eknath Shinde.In recent days, there has been much conjecture in political circles over his possible joining of the Shiv Sena, which is run by Eknath Shinde. Recently named joint treasurer of the All India Congress Committee, Deora had voiced her dissatisfaction of the Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray claiming the South Mumbai Lok Sabha seat. Arvind Sawant of the united Shiv Sena, who is currently a member of the Thackeray faction, had defeated Deora in the general elections of 2014 and 2019. Arvind Sawant of the united Shiv Sena, who is currently a member of the Thackeray faction, had defeated Deora in the general elections of 2014 and 2019. At one point, Deora led the Mumbai Congress as well. His father, late party leader Murli Deora, is his son. [caption id="attachment_8946" align="alignnone" width="300"] Congress Leader Milind Deora Quits Party, Likely To Join Shinde-Led Sena[/caption]

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Cold Wave Back In Kashmir, -4.2°C Recorded In Srinagar

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Srinagar, Jan 14: After a day of respite afforded by a weak western disturbance on Saturday, cold wave conditions returned to Kashmir as the thermometer dropped several degrees below freezing mark, officials said on Sunday. Due to a dry and mainly snow-free winter, Srinagar had temperatures exceeding eight degrees Celsius throughout the day, which is unusual for this time of year. This has led to chilly nights and warmer than typical days in Kashmir, according to officials. For almost a week now, Jammu, the Union territory's winter capital, has experienced lower temperatures than Srinagar. According to them, the city of temples saw a low of 2.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday night, which was 4.5 degrees below average.The minimum temperature in Srinagar on Saturday night was minus 4.2 degrees Celsius, which was 4.4 degrees colder than the 0.2 degree temperature on Friday. They stated that while Gulmarg in north Kashmir registered - 1.2 degrees Celsius, Qazigund recorded a low of minus 4 degrees. A minimum temperature of minus 5.5 degrees Celsius was recorded in Pahalgam, which is one of the base camps for the yearly Amarnath Yatra and is located in the Anantnag region in south Kashmir. Kokernag town's minimum temperature was recorded at minus 2.2 degrees Celsius, while Kupwara recorded minus 4 degrees Celsius. Currently, Kashmir is experiencing "Chilla-i-Kalan," a 40-day severe winter season during which a cold wave saturates the area and low temperatures cause water in pipes and bodies of water to freeze. During this time, there is a greater likelihood of snowfall, and most places—especially the higher reaches—get a lot of snowfall.Due to the protracted dry season that Kashmir has been experiencing, there was a 79% decrease in rainfall in December and no precipitation in most of the valley during the first two weeks of January. The majority of Kashmir's plains have not seen any snowfall, while the upper valley has had less snowfall than normal. Up until January 21, the meteorological department has mostly predicted dry weather. The last day of "Chilla-i-Kalan" is January 31. After that, though, there will be two more cold spells: a 10-day "Chilla-i-Bachha" and a 20-day "Chilla-i-Khurd" (little cold). [caption id="attachment_8943" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cold Wave Back In Kashmir, -4.2°C Recorded In Srinagar[/caption]

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Army Brings Under Control Forest Fire In Poonch

editor January 14, 2024

Poonch, Jan 14: Early on Sunday morning, a large fire started in a wooded region close to Dera ki Gali in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. With the assistance of security services, the Indian Army managed to contain the fire, sparing numerous lives as well as damage to infrastructure. “Prompt and speedy response of #IndianArmy saved many lives and infrastructure, when massive forest fire broke near #DeraKiGali and endangered Civil and Army Infrastructure. The PRO (Public Relations Officer) of Defence Jammu stated in a post on "X" that "fire was brought under control in #DeraKiGali with coordinated and synergistic efforts of civ agencies and security forces."A brief video clip of the action, in which military men could be seen putting out the fires, was also posted by PRO Defence. A major fire that started earlier in December destroyed millions of rupees' worth of forest treasure in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh's Patlikuhal forest area. Huge flames could be seen shooting out of the nearby forest. [caption id="attachment_8940" align="alignnone" width="300"] Army Brings Under Control Forest Fire In Poonch[/caption]

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Govt transfers 55 kanals land to Edu Ministry

editor January 14, 2024

Srinagar, Jan 13: In a momentous move, the Government has handed 55 kanals of land to Union Education Ministry for establishing up permanent IIM off-campus at Pantha Chowk here. The Administrative Council met on December 26 of last year and accepted the request to transfer state land for the establishment of an IIM off-campus in Srinagar. According to a Revenue Department order, permission has been granted for the free transfer of 55 kanal eight marla of State land under survey no. 1072/1009, located in the Pantha Chowk estate, to the Ministry of Education, Government of India, via IIM Jammu, for the establishment of an IIM campus in Srinagar in accordance with Rule 310 of the General Financial Rules of 2017.The government has also mandated that the Revenue Department resume use of 40 kanals of land that were transferred to IIM for the establishment of an off-campus facility on January 1, 2021. The ruling said that the "Divisional Commissioner Kashmir shall work out modalities for proper utilisation of the resumed land." Jammu and Kashmir's IIM was established as part of the Prime Minister's Development Package for the region. [caption id="attachment_8937" align="alignnone" width="300"] Govt transfers 55 kanals land to Edu Ministry[/caption]

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Naib Tehsildar Tral suspended

editor January 14, 2024

Srinagar, Jan 13: Naib-Tehsildar Tral was suspended today by Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Pulwama, who also mandated that a report detailing his behaviour be provided within a month. “As recommended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Tral and pending enquiry into his conduct, Altaf Ahmad Naib Tehsildar Tral is hereby placed under suspension with immediate effect and attached with the office of Deputy Commissioner Pulwama”, stated an order. It added Ab Rashid Naib Tehsildar Lurgam should look after the charge of Nayabat Tral in addition to his own duties till further orders”.The order stated that the Additional Deputy Commissioner Awantipora was to conduct the investigation into the case at hand and provide the findings within a month. [caption id="attachment_8934" align="alignnone" width="300"] Naib Tehsildar Tral suspended[/caption]

J&K generates only 600 MWs hydroelectricity against generation capacity of 3500 MWs during winters

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JAMMU: Regarding the false information about Ratle Power Projects that has appeared in a number of newspapers and other media outlets, the following is a point-by-point rebuttal complete with statistics: Both the State and Central sectors of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu & Kashmir are developing hydropower projects. Eleventy million of the 3500 MW installed generation capacity now in use comes from plants owned by UT, which include the 110 MW Lower Jehlum, 110 MW Upper Sindh, and 900 MW Baglihar projects. The remaining 2300 MW comes from central sector plants, with important ones being Salal, Dul-Hasti, Uri, and Kishanganga. Because of a drop in river levels, power plants in J&K, both in the central and state sectors, can only produce a maximum of 600 MW during the winter months compared to their rated capacity of 3500 MW. But in winter, when demand peaks at 3200 MW, it's clear that hydroelectric power facilities are unable to meet J&K's electricity needs. The majority of the electricity generated by J&K's own power plants comes from the 900 MW-producing Baghliar Hydro Electric Project (BHEP).A total of 200–250 MW are produced by other locally owned power plants, including as Upper Sindh, Lower Jehlum, Chennani, etc. Through UT's own producing plants, this amounts to about 1100–1140 MW, with a winter decrease to about 200 MW. Throughout the winter, Central Generating Stations (CGS) both inside and outside of J&K provide the remaining power needed. A significant portion of the 1140 MW installed capacity in the UT sector—roughly 1030 MW, or 88% of the total capacity—is used in J&K. The remaining 150 MW is sold outside of J&K in accordance with agreements made in 2009—first through PTC and then bilaterally with Haryana. The Government of India has set Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) targets, making it mandatory for every State/UT to procure some quantum of hydro and…

Bhupinder Kumar conducts tour of Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, Semi Ring road projects

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JAMMU: The Semi Ring Road in Jammu and the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Motorway were thoroughly inspected today by Secretary of PWD(R&B), Bhupinder Kumar, in order to evaluate the status of the continuing construction on these significant projects. On his first field visit after taking over as PWD's director, the Secretary was joined by the Project Director, NHAI, the Director of Finance PWD, the Director of Planning PWD, and additional PWD and NHAI staff. The Secretary gave the NHAI officials instructions to improve the road's riding surface from Satwari to Bari Brahmna during the visit in order to lessen the inconvenience that the public and commuters experience as a result of the motorway project's execution work.He travelled the whole length of the three-package, Rs. 5781 Cr. J&K motorway project, which is being undertaken by NHAI, between Kathua and Jammu City. He made it clear to NHAI that the motorway construction must be finished by September 2024. Additionally, Bhupinder Kumar visited the site of the damaged Tarnah bridge and received a thorough briefing from NHAI officials. The NHAI officials promised that the bridge's restoration work would be finished by March 2024, resolving the issues that commuters and HMVs were facing. The Secretary also examined bottlenecks at the flyover at Ghagwal, the Road under Bridge at Nanak Chak, and other areas. In order to ensure that the works are finished on time, the Secretary advised NHAI to engage with the Northern Railway. Additionally, he examined the NHAI casting yard in Jakh, and NHAI officials informed him on the quality control procedures in place to guarantee prompt and high-quality casting operations for the motorway project. Bhupinder Kumar also went to Jammu's Semi Ring Road to evaluate the road's preparedness for traffic launching. He was told that the road has been constructed for 48 kilometres. [caption id="attachment_8928" align="alignnone" width="300"] Bhupinder Kumar conducts tour of Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, Semi Ring road projects[/caption]

Delegation of Martand Trust, Social Activist call on Lt Governor

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JAMMU: A delegation of Martand Trust Mattan Anantnag led by its President Ashok Kumar Sidha called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, today. Sandhya Dhar, Social Activist also called on the Lieutenant Governor.…

Disrespectful: Hansal Mehta On Omar Abdullah’s Criticism Of Show’s Filming In J&K Assembly Complex

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Mumbai, Jan 13: In response to Omar Abdullah, the vice-president of the National Conference, who criticised the show's filming in the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly complex, director Hansal Mehta stated that India is viewed as a "unfriendly shooting location" because of this "unwelcoming attitude." Former J&K chief minister Abdullah slammed the Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday for permitting the film "Maharani," starring Huma Qureshi, to be filmed inside the assembly building, calling it a "complete disgrace." Mehta, who has created critically acclaimed television shows including "Scam 1992" and "Scoop," responded to Abdullah's post on X by labelling it "regressive" and "disrespectful."Why does it feel so bad? How does the "mother of democracy" or democracy itself suffer from the filming of a drama? The director stated, "Everyone on a movie set, including background actors and actors (who you refer to as "extras"), is a citizen of this nation and has the right to work with dignity. They also deserve respect and understanding, at least from someone as intelligent as you. Mehta further stated that performers and filmmakers are permitted to shoot in public spaces, government buildings, and council rooms across the globe. "We frequently prefer shooting abroad because of this inhospitable attitude, which makes India seem like an undesirable shooting location. The director remarked, "I have a lot of respect for you, but this feels really rude, backwards, and narrow-minded.Subhash Kapoor's film "Maharani" was filmed in June of last year within the Jammu assembly building. The show draws inspiration from the political upheavals in Bihar during the 1990s, when Lalu Prasad, the then-chief minister, appointed his wife Rabri Devi as his successor while embroiled in the scandalous fodder fraud. Abdullah wrote on X, describing it as "the genuine face of 'the mother of democracy'," where actors and extras use it as a set for TV shows, while elected representatives of the people from all parties, religions, ethnicities, and sections of J&K once legislated on subjects of great importance." The speaker expressed his dismay over the "awful state of affairs caused by the BJP-led government in J&K, which has reduced the symbol of democracy, where they once sat and governed." "They even have a fake CM coming out of an office I was privileged to occupy for six years," Abdullah stated in his subsequent letter. What a complete shame! The Governor disbanded the J-K legislative assembly on December 20, 2018. Since August 5, 2019, when J-K and Ladakh were divided into two Union territories, there have not been any assembly elections in J-K. Additionally, the Centre revoked Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave the former state a special status. Ladakh is an assembly-free Union Territory. [caption id="attachment_8922" align="alignnone" width="300"] Disrespectful: Hansal Mehta On Omar Abdullah’s Criticism Of Show’s Filming In…

Aijaz Assad visits Srinagar Airport, reviews progress on proposed expansion project

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SRINAGAR, JANUARY 13: Secretary Civil Aviation, Aijaz Assad today visited Srinagar Airport to review the existing infrastructure as well as proposed expansion plan of Srinagar Airport here today. The Secretary, during the visit, also chaired…

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